In weather forecasting in the United States, "particularly dangerous situation" (PDS) is the wording used by the National Weather Service to convey special urgency in watch or warning messages for unusually extreme and life-threatening severe weather. It is used in the format "This is a particularly dangerous situation..."

Jan 16, 2025 · With major concerns surrounding its wind forecast, the NWS issued a rare "particularly dangerous situation alert." The advisory is often used in the lead-up to hurricanes and tornadoes.

Jan 13, 2025 · The National Weather Service’s Los Angeles page screams “Particularly Dangerous Situation (PDS)” in hot pink letters against a gray background. It’s a rare warning aimed at seizing attention ahead of extreme wildfire risk that’s predicted to start in Southern California at 4 a.m. (1200GMT) Tuesday.

Jan 14, 2025 · Particularly Dangerous Situation, or "PDS" for short, is the most extreme advance notice that can be issued for expected weather hazards by the National Weather Service. PDS expresses...

Jan 13, 2025 · What is a "particularly dangerous situation" alert? What are the criteria? How often is it issued? The National Weather Service uses a number of shorthands to warn the public of …

Jan 13, 2025 · The National Weather Service's Los Angeles page screams “Particularly Dangerous Situation (PDS)” in hot pink letters against a gray background.

When compared with regular TOR watches, PDS TOR watches should ideally be associated with a greater risk of strong or violent tornadoes. We examined the last 10 years of reports and watches to see if this was the case.

Jan 20, 2025 · The National Weather Service issued another "Particularly dangerous situation" -- or PDS -- warning - for extreme red-flag conditions. It's the 5th PDS warning since November.

Dec 9, 2024 · With exceptional fire weather conditions forecast starting Monday night, the National Weather Service office issued a rare “Particularly Dangerous Situation” red flag warning to last...

Jan 13, 2025 · The National Weather Service’s warning of a particularly dangerous situation “is one of the loudest ways that we can shout,” said Rose Schoenfeld, a National Weather Service meteorologist.